1998 Toyota Towing Hitch Kit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Toyota Towing Hitch Kit. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Toyota Towing Hitch Kit. Newest first.
Towing hitch kits and aftermarket trailer towing wire harness converters for use on 1998-1999 lexus lx470, and toyota land cruisers. due to inadequate waterproofing performance and improper installation location of the converter, which IS mounted on the exterior of the vehicle, an electrical short circuit could occur if water enters the converter housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The short circuit can cause a failure of the converter, and if a trailer IS being towed at the time, can also cause failure of the trailer lights.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the converter.
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